Nonprofit · EIN 26-0545319
RIPPLE EFFECT PROJECT
Tax-exempt · WATERVILLE, ME 04903
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $78,604 | $77,767 | $837 | $6,893 | – | $6,893 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $75,705 | $86,619 | -$10,914 | $6,056 | – | $6,056 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $98,014 | $109,554 | -$11,540 | $16,971 | – | $16,971 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $78,589
- Other revenue
- $15
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,273
- Printing, publications and postage
- $2,359
- Other expenses
- $73,135
- Program services (functional)
- $73,135
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,056
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,893
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,893
- Cash, savings and investments
- $6,893
- Gross receipts
- $78,604
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA SAMMON | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| ROLAND GARBE | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| ALICE SAMMON | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| VINCENT COSTELLO | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| LEVANA OLSEN | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA SAMMON | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| ROLAND GARBE | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| ALICE SAMMON | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| VINCENT COSTELLO | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| LEVANA OLSEN | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA SAMMON | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| ROLAND GARBE | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| ALICE SAMMON | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| VINCENT COSTELLO | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1956, WATERVILLE, ME 04903-1956
- In care of
- % ALICE SAMMON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- PO Box 1956, Waterville ME 04957
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- Alice Sammon, 10 Harmony Lanr, Mercer ME 04957
- Signed the 990-EZ
- ROLAND GARBE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (207) 712-9725
- Website
- rippleeffectproject.org
- Return prepared by
- EDWARDS FAUST & SMITH
Mission
RIPPLE EFFECT PROJECT IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE SELF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS OF INDEPENDENT ORPHANAGES IN SUB- SAHARAN AFRICA.
Program accomplishments
- RIPPLE EFFECT PROJECT SENT EMERGENCY FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE FEEDING OF CHILDREN AT THE DOLFINE KORANDO CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTRE. MANY STUDENTS DID NOT HAVE A FOOD SOURCE DUE TO THE RAMIFICATIONS OF THEIR UNSTABLE SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT . DOLFINE KORANDO CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTRE DELIVERS FOOD TO ORPHANS AND STUDENTS.
- 2.EDUCATION - RIPPLE EFFECT PROJECT PROVIDED FUNDS FOR THE EDUCATION BUDGET AT THE DOFINE KORANDO CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTRE. THIS BUDGET INCLUDES STAFFING TEACHERS, COUNSELORS, ADMINISTRATION, FOOD WORKERS, AND SECURITY. IT ALSO INCLUDES SCHOOL SUPPLY MONEY.Expenses $64,180
- INFRASTRUCTURE - FUNDS WERE ALSO SENT FOR NEW DORMITORY STRUCTURES AND RENOVATIONS THAT WERE REQUIRED BY THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION. THIS WAS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO COME BACK TO SCHOOL AFTER THE HOLIDAY BREAK.Expenses $2,620
- OTHERS INCLUDING MEDICAL EXPENSES FOR CHILDREN.Expenses $6,335
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-0545319
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,893
- Income (IRS master file)
- $78,604
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $78,604 | $77,767 | $6,893 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $75,705 | $86,619 | $6,056 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $98,014 | $109,554 | $16,971 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Alice Sammon | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-0545319).
Questions about RIPPLE EFFECT PROJECT
- What is the EIN of RIPPLE EFFECT PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RIPPLE EFFECT PROJECT is 26-0545319.
- Is RIPPLE EFFECT PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to RIPPLE EFFECT PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RIPPLE EFFECT PROJECT file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of RIPPLE EFFECT PROJECT due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RIPPLE EFFECT PROJECT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RIPPLE EFFECT PROJECT?
- The 990-N for 2015 names Alice Sammon.
- Who are the officers and directors of RIPPLE EFFECT PROJECT?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does RIPPLE EFFECT PROJECT have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $78,604, expenses of $77,767 and total assets of $6,893 at year end.
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